$1,093,400
SOLD MAY 15, 2025
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,103 Sq Ft
2.24 Acres

Recently Sold

$352 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Guest House
  • Oak Trees
  • Booker High School Rated A-
  • Horses Allowed in Community
  • In Ground Pool

About This Home

As of May 2025

DESOTO ACRES-Welcome to Paradise! This is a Country Estate in the Heart of Town. Main home and guest home with pool, pond with fire pit, 2.24 acres, fully fenced and gated, 3 car garage, 2 car carport and a really nice shed out back! The main home has 2300+ heated square feet with updated floors, kitchen, bathrooms and windows. The guest cottage circa 2005 has approximately 800 square feet with a Living room, full kitchen with pantry and butler's pantry, Large bedroom, bathroom, large laundry/utility room, screened lanai and dog run. Collectively there is a total of 5 bedrooms (one currently used as a den/office), 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, two laundry rooms...one with a workshop and dog wash station. Collective mechanicals include one electric meter for the compound, two HVAC's, one well with a 2.5 year old pump, water softener, aerator and water filtration, one septic tank with an updated lift station. The guest house is connected to the main home via a breezeway. Each home has it's own electric gate from the street and while the whole property is fenced, the two homes are fenced from each other for pets or children being secure. The side load 3 car garage has one bay that is a pull through with a garage door front and back and all of the garage doors are updated as wind rated. Both homes have a tankless water heater and the workshop has a hot water tank used for the main kitchen and laundry. The kitchen in the main house is a country classic style with high end upgraded stainless steel appliances, wall oven, cooktop stove, 2 pantries, High grade granite, gorgeous cabinetry with pull out shelves and interior plugs for small appliances, functional island and a large breakfast room with built in dinette that has lots of storage AND a large dining room with pool vistas shared with the large living room. You have a fire pit that overlooks the pond and a very nice, large shed that also has electricity. Both homes sit in an "X" flood zone in a quiet area of DeSoto Acres.  DeSoto Acres is in Sarasota COUNTY with an "overlay" protecting its 102 year old history that allows one horse per acre, chickens, roosters, and some other farm animals excluding cows.  Steal it today for $1,100,000. Call NOW for your PRIVATE SHOWING

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scotty Ledford

VUE REALTY, LLC License #3089898 Listed on: 03/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Jarvis

COASTAL REAL ESTATE FLORIDA LLC License #3513043

COASTAL REAL ESTATE FLORIDA LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,211

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 2.24 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 328x297x328x297
  • South Facing Home
  • Dog Run
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Cleared Lot
  • Oak Trees
  • Bamboo Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RE1

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Garage Apartment
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Woods
  • Garden
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,103 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Built-In Desk
  • Shelving
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Hall
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Rain Barrels or Cisterns
  • Private Mailbox
  • Front Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • 800 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Schools

  • Emma E. Booker Elementary School
  • Booker Middle School
  • Booker High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • 1 Water Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • 1 Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Property is near public transit
  • Zoned For Horses

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Desoto Acres Executive Board President Alex Boud Association
  • Visit Association Website
  • Desoto Acres Community
  • Desoto Acres Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to allowable golf cart usage in the community

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Horses Allowed in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,211

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern, Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 3103
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.24
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Building Area Total: 5004
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 97384
  • Directions to Property: From the intersection of Tuttle Road AND DeSoto Road, head SOUTH on Tuttle Road and turn RIGHT onto 49th Street heading WEST. Home is on the right. Sign is visible in front of the fence.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Estimated
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1047754
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • Number Of Pets: 10+
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 352.37
  • Total Acreage: 2 to less than 5
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Planned Unit Development Yn: 0
  • AG Exemption YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteDescription: 1 Bathroom,1 Bedroom,Attached,Kitchen,Private Entrance
  • MFR_InLawSuiteUnderAirSqFt: 800.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Levels: One
  • Spa Yn: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Street Number Modifier: 2515
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room Separate,Garage Apartment,Inside Utility,Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry,Storage Rooms
  • Living Area Meters: 288.28
  • Room Count: 13

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run, French Doors, Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Garden, Pool, Trees/Woods, Water
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Date: 2024-03-27
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0044G

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Covered, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Corridor Access, In Garage, Inside, Laundry Room, Other
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Number Of Septics: 1
  • Number of Wells: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf Carts OK, Horses Allowed
  • Association Fee: 35
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: DeSoto Acres Executive Board President - Alex Boud
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Association Fee Requirement: Optional
  • Association Email: DeSoto Acres Association, Inc. P.O.Box 556 Talleva
  • Pet Size: Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)
  • Association URL: desotoacres.org

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 35.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 2.92
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 2.92

Schools

  • Elementary School: Emma E. Booker Elementary
  • High School: Booker High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Booker Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RE1
  • Parcel Number: 0023100008
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced, Vinyl
  • Lot Features: Cleared, In County, Near Public Transit, Paved, Zoned for Horses
  • Lot Dimensions: 328x297x328x297
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 9047

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5211
  • Tax Block: G
  • Tax Book Number: 4-41
  • Tax Lot: 46

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $1,093,400 -0.6% $352 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $1,100,000 +193.3% $354 / Sq Ft
12/05/2013 12/05/13 Sold $375,000 -5.1% $163 / Sq Ft
10/11/2013 10/11/13 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2013 09/09/13 For Sale $395,000 -- $172 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4644250

Stellar MLS

APN: 0023-10-0008